This is an Agreed Statement of the International Anglican-Roman Catholic
Commission for Unity and Mission. Discussions have been taking place
between Roman Catholics and Anglicans over the past 40 years. Since 2000
Bishops from both churches have established a new body 'o promote our
relationship by seeking to translate our manifest agreement in faith
into common life and mission.'This is quite different from the
theological discussions among experts, known as ARCIC. This statement is
intended to foster discussion and reflection; it is also a call to
action, based upon 'an honest appraisal of what has been achieved in our
dialogue.' The International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for
Unity and Mission (IARCCUM) was established in 2001, and its work since
then has been to implement a mission plan to carry into effect a closer
unity based on the agreements made by the ARCIC discussions about
doctrine.